[.ca] Presence

From Amazon.co.uk:
Presence is one of Led Zeppelin's more overlooked albums, languishing in the monstrous shadow of its predecessor, Physical Graffiti. It's more noted in Zeppelin mythology for the circumstances in which it was recorded, in double-quick time with vocalist Robert Plant's leg in plaster after a car accident. The lack of time does show--much of the album feels like generic heavy rock, bigger on volume than variety. It's worth the price of the album, however, for the ten and a half minute long "Achilles Last Stand", a crashing, galloping epic with John Bonham sounding like he's eschewed drumsticks in favour of tree trunks--and "Nobody's Fault But Mine", a Blind Willie Johnson blues standard regenerated with a 3000-watt boost by Jimmy Page. Led Zeppelin's contribution to rock was primarily physical--raising its heat and density levels, heightening its sensual force. --David Stubbs

killer zep:
Ya know...A LOT of people knocked this album(prog rock krap)I totally disagree.I feel this album rocks big time.I consider this zeps final hurrah!!!!!

• Achilles last stand
• For your life
• Royal Orleans
• Nobody's fault but mine
• Candy store rock
• Hots on for nowhere
• Tea for one